The Life of Bob Crane from Hogan's Heroes with Carol Ford & Linda Groundwater

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The two official biographers of Bob Crane and authors of the book: “Bob Crane: the Definitive Biography” join the show to talk about Bob. 

We begin the show learning about Bob’s personality, who had careers in radio & entertainment. His start into radio was not easy as he sent many letters to stations but finally got a job at WLEA in Hornell, NY doing__________! His radio career evolved to having his own setup in LA where he became a celebrity interview on a wild, fun, unrehearsed show as some have said he is the first shock jock. 

He starred in Hogan’s Heroes but how did he land this role and what did he think about it? 

His death remains unsolved as he was murdered while sleeping. Bob was one that documented every aspect of his life from going to the dentist to consensual sex with many women who consented to being on camera in amateur pornography. Who was the suspect?  Who could have wanted him dead? How brutal was the murder? Plus, so much more!

Carol Ford & Linda Groundwater Links:

Official Bob Crane Website: https://www.vote4bobcrane.org/home

Buy “Bob Crane: The Definitive Biography”: https://www.vote4bobcrane.org/the-definitive-biography/about-the-book

Video of Laffter, Sweet, and Profane-KNK Promotional Album for The Bob Crane Show (c. 1961): 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yTnNHzBh0U

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